Unhealthy forum habit :-)

Well they say admitting you have a problem is the first step.....LOL
Hi, I'm Brian, and I'm an EO junkie.

I was first on the internet in 1992 or 3 (bulletin boards before that) and have spent a lot of time on it since but I've made a lot of real life friends from it too, had a lot of fun and learned a lot of stuff. I find my usage of it tends to reflect what's happening in my "real" life: when things are a bit static (like now) I use it a lot - when other areas are taking my attention the internet fades away.

As I watch almost zero TV and (to my shame) my book reading has dropped off of late the internet is a significant source of entertainment. Ex Oz has become my main forum of choice because of the friendly people (and the antagonistic ones - I _do_ enjoy a good argument – surprising as that may seem to some :) and the breadth of knowledge of many areas which interest me.

However, like all things, if it starts to intrude into the way we operate on a daily basis then we need to become aware of that, so "good on yer Rev" for recognising that and exercising some self-discipline.

Mike Harding

Yes Rev,

but what about the depression that sets in when you only get 4 or 5 new posts since the last time you logged on. Never enough new posts.

A new drug of choice ,better than most ,and legal to boot. [for the best buzz a scotch or 3 makes for a good evenings repartee]

know what you mean ,wife is washing the dishes and I'm suppose to be a bit crook and not doing much, but here I am getting my fix
Regards Bob

And I've only just joined ExplorOz!!! What have I done!!! LOL

Cherokee

For me the Net is an escape, a fantasy. Yes I do see a shrink & a Psych & disccuss my addiction with them. Alas as I have no other vices i have to somehow get away from the tedium of daily toil some how, I did suggest wild women but DVA, though they would provide me with the Viagra, won't actually cover the prohibitive costts associate with using the Viagra so I'm in a viscious circle...